Personal Assistant: Sport Development

Personal Assistant: Sport Development at Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation

The Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Personal Assistant: Sport Development position based at its Johannesburg Head Office.

The position is within the Sport Development Directorate and offers a salary of R338,106 per annum, plus benefits.

Personal Assistant: Sport Development Job Details

• Employer: Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
• Position: Personal Assistant: Sport Development
• Reference Number: REFS/056619
• Directorate: Sport Development
• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Number of Posts: 1
• Salary: R338,106 per annum plus benefits
• Employment Type: Permanent public service position
• Closing Date: 7 October 2026

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• A 3-year tertiary qualification, such as a Degree, B-Tech, National Diploma at NQF Level 6/7, Secretariat Diploma, or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 years’ experience providing support services to senior management.

Skills

Candidates should have:

• Good communication skills with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Sound organisational skills.
• Good people skills.
• A high level of reliability.
• Good written communication skills.
• The ability to act with tact and discretion.

Knowledge

Applicants should have:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of financial administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the manager.

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Key duties include:

• Providing secretarial and receptionist support to the manager.
• Rendering administrative support services.
• Administering matters such as leave registers and telephone accounts.
• Providing clerical support to the manager.
• Keeping up to date with relevant policies, prescripts and procedures.
• Processing travel and subsistence claims for the unit.
• Processing invoices arising from the manager’s work activities.
• Recording basic minutes of meetings where required.
• Drafting routine correspondence and reports.
• Filing documents for the manager.
• Receiving, recording and distributing incoming and outgoing documents.
• Handling the procurement of standard items such as stationery and refreshments.
• Collecting relevant documents to assist the manager in preparing for meetings.

Who Can Apply?

This position is suited to candidates who have a Grade 12 certificate, a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification, and at least three years’ experience providing support to senior management.

Applicants should also have strong administrative, communication, organisational and computer skills.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
• An updated comprehensive CV containing detailed information about previous experience.

Applicants should ensure that the correct and current Z83 form is used. The department states that applications submitted using the incorrect or old Z83 form will not be considered.

All applicable sections of the Z83 must be completed as instructed. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the form may result in disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report where applicable.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online via the Gauteng Provincial Government jobs portal or by email.

Online: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Email: [email protected]

Applications must quote the reference number REFS/056619.

The department does not accept applications via fax.

Closing date: 7 October 2026

Late applications and applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will not be considered.

Important Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, depending on the applicable requirements of the post.

Suitable candidates may also be subjected to personnel suitability checks.

The department states that applications will not be acknowledged due to the anticipated high volume of applications. If applicants are not contacted within three months after the closing date, they should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Enquiries

Ms. Cynthia Mabaso

Telephone: 011 355 2714 / 071 853 3669

Employer: Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Workplace: 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

This post is for information purposes. Careersroom is not the recruiter or employer and does not accept applications on behalf of the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Applicants should use the official application channels provided above.